Amy Wolpert, CFRE, Consulting Associate

Amy has more than 14 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, having served as Director of Development for Epiphany Center (San Francisco), Summer Search (San Francisco), and Girl Scouts of Gateway Council (Jacksonville, FL). She has robust experience in raising annual and capital funds from foundation, corporate, and individual donors.

While living in New York, Amy worked as a marketing professional with Esquire Magazine and Brill Media, building strong skills in advertising, marketing, and e-commerce.

Amy has served on a variety of boards and committees, including the Association of Fund Raising Professionals. She is also adept at using Raiser’s Edge and eTapestry.

She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Hollins University with a double major in English and Philosophy. She was awarded the Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) credential in 2010.

She lives with her husband, young daughter, and Labradoodle in Berkeley, CA.

BB Insight No. 19:

Women are increasingly flexing their philanthropic muscle, bringing into the development landscape their distinctive values and expectations, A successful fundraising strategy must include tailored tactics that harness this audience's full potential.